Lithium-ion units have another big advantage: they can be moulded into a variety of shapes.

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It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be taken or avoided both in a tangible as well as an intangible sense.

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Spencer says IEDs come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

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In the hotel's Aqua Palace, pools come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, including marble and the prized hinoki wood that adds a special scent to the bathing experience.

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